An hour before Conte's arrest, sheriff's deputies and the Shawangunk Police Department received multiple reports of someone in a dark-colored vehicle driving through the town and shooting the pellets at trick-or-treaters.

A similar incident was reported in the town Plattekill, deputies said.

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An investigation led to Conte's residence, where a gun that shoots soft pellets was found in a vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office. A similar pellet gun was found at Santaniello's home, deputies said.

Both suspects were arraigned in Shawangunk Town Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Conte is due back in Plattekill Town Court on Nov. 16 and in Shawangunk Town Court on Nov. 20.

Santaniello is due back in Shawangunk Town Court on Nov. 16 and Plattekill Town Court on Nov. 20.